Career and Education Opportunities for Mechanical Door Repairers in South Carolina

South Carolina has a population of 4,561,242, which has grown by 13.69% over the past decade. Nicknamed the "Palmetto State," South Carolina's capital and largest city is Columbia.

The national trend for mechanical door repairers sees this job pool growing by about 10.9% over the next eight years. Mechanical door repairers generally install, service, or repair opening and closing mechanisms of automatic doors and hydraulic door closers.

Mechanical door repairers earn approximately $15 per hour or $32,860 yearly on average in South Carolina. Nationally they average about $16 hourly or $33,500 yearly. Earnings for mechanical door repairers are not quite as good as earnings in the general category of Specialized Equipment in South Carolina and not quite as good as general Specialized Equipment category earnings nationally.

In 2008, there were a total of 2,579,280 jobs in South Carolina. The average annual income was $32,495 in 2008, up from $31,925 the preceding year. The unemployment rate in South Carolina was 11.7% in 2009, which has grown by 4.8% since the previous year. Roughly 20.4% of South Carolina residents have college degrees, which is lower than the national average.

The top industries in South Carolina include engine, turbine, and power transmission equipment manufacturing, textile mills, and plastics products manufacturing. Notable tourist destinations include the Edventure, the University of South Carolina, and the Columbia Museum of Art.

CITIES WITH Mechanical Door Repairer OPPORTUNITIES IN South Carolina

JOB DESCRIPTION: Mechanical Door Repairer

Mechanical Door Repairer video from the State of New Jersey Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development

In general, mechanical door repairers install, service, or repair opening and closing mechanisms of automatic doors and hydraulic door closers. They also includes garage door mechanics.

Every day, mechanical door repairers are expected to be able to twist and stretch their arms and legs to get work done. They need to move quickly in order to hold onto or control objects and devices. It is also important that they see details at a very fine level of focus.

Similar jobs with educational opportunities in South Carolina include:

Aircraft Mechanic. Diagnose, adjust, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Millwright. Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.

LOCATION INFORMATION: South Carolina

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South Carolina has a population of 4,561,242, which has grown by 13.69% over the past 10 years. Nicknamed the "Palmetto State," South Carolina's capital and biggest city is Columbia. In 2008, there were a total of 2,579,280 jobs in South Carolina. The average annual income was $32,495 in 2008, up from $31,925 the preceding year. The unemployment rate in South Carolina was 11.7% in 2009, which has grown by 4.8% since the previous year. Approximately 20.4% of South Carolina residents have college degrees, which is lower than the national average.

The top industries in South Carolina include engine, turbine, and power transmission equipment manufacturing, textile mills, and plastics products manufacturing. Notable tourist attractions include the Edventure, the University of South Carolina, and the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter.